Hi Tally, I loved your article. “If I created these problems within my mind, then I can also solve them.” Yes, girl! Your thoughts echo many of mine! I have suffered from generalized anxiety and OCD for many years and I find fighting it is useless — it’s better to accept and let it become the whisper in the back of your head. Wanting it to go away never did anything. As far as checking goes, it’s really just a vicious spell that has only way out — to accept the possibility that whatever happens, it is never the end of the world! Be free and blessed!